Please note that for all Wednesday Sweetwater walks in November, we will be leading two walks of 15 participants each, both starting at 7:00 AM. Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance:...
Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life. We expect to see woodpeckers, flycatchers, warblers, vireos, as well as...
Both novice and seasoned birders enjoy the variety of birds that visit and live in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Our experienced bird guide, Mary Ellen, will help you...
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along...
Join the Phoenix Zoo at Homeschool Days for a morning dedicated to homeschool families and groups. The morning will be filled with STEM based learning stations, animal interactions and exploring...
Got a tummy ache? Did you wake up with a head-ache or sore muscles? Come out to the park and find out how the Native Peoples of the Sonoran Desert...
Whether you’re using a new camera or pulling one out of the closet after many years, knowing the basics of photography will help you take better pictures. You’ll learn...
Chat with paleontologists at work in the Museum Demonstration Lab and peek in the windows to view the fossils they are cleaning and conserving from Petrified Forest National Park. The lab is closed on all...
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a 1 hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to...
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology...
Come join Ranger Shaun, a notorious Night Owl, for a morning hike at a reasonable hour. Outside of the Summer’s oppressive heat, we can hike when we like! Night Owls,...
Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until...
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more!...
Crazy, quirky, or creepy, the facts about cactus are as fascinating as the folklore – and just as far-fetched. Join a park naturalist for an easy stroll and lighthearted look...
Join us for a surprise program. Topics change daily. Come curious, leave inspired! Program may include a walk to Mather Point or along the Canyon Rim Trail. Program duration: 30...
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals,...
Encounter life-size dinosaurs on the library lawn! Dig for fossils, dance with the dinos, and much more!
Bring your own LEGO and build with us!
Come join Ranger Shaun for this drop in, drop out informational station. See some venomous creatures up close. Ask questions, examine artifacts like skins, skulls, and teeth, and finally lay...
Join local origami artist, Charlie Humme, as he teaches us how to make our very own origami turkeys to celebrate the season! Admission into this program is free with paid...
You’ve been to Bug Theater (I hope). Now come talk about it! Or, if you haven’t, prepare yourself for the next round! Come to Bug Talk and go a little...
Explore colors in our desert environment, learn how to make natural paints and create your own masterpiece. All ages. Presented by Pima County Parks & Recreation
Drop by Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (Main Floor) every Wednesday for your favorite STEM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, LEGOs, and more!
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of seasons at the STEAM Kid's Club. Kids aged 6-12 will paint a vibrant masterpiece depicting a majestic tree transforming its leaves and colors...
In anticipation of an all-ages, local beekeeper program on November 20th, we're making a garden hotel for helpful garden bugs! Kids between 5-12 are invited to create an inviting haven...
Code Club is a weekly time when kids can come and learn how to make websites, video games, and apps. It’s informal, fun, and very interactive. Come have fun, make...
Teens & Tweens: Explore our 101 Teen Makerspace, grab a snack and have fun with friends. Get crafty & creative, make something amazing or just hang out and relax! We’ve...
Take a short walk through our Cactus Garden and discover some of the amazing plants and animals; and how they adapt to the harsh Sonoran Desert. Wheelchair accessible Program is...
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how...
Come to the Young Adult Lounge at Desert Foothills Library for a dedicated time for teens! Each week will have a different featured activity or craft such as a video...
ooking for something to do on early-out Wednesdays? Come join us for a different activity each week; craft projects, science projects, games and more.
Role-play a television panel of famous astronauts and design your own unidentified flying object (U.F.O.)! This workshop will highlight STEAM activities and build cooperative social skills--all while exploring and making new...
Do you love arts & crafts, games, and STEAM-centered fun? Join us each week for Create Club and enjoy hands-on activities that will ignite your imagination! Ideal for school-aged children but...
With the abundance of birds in our desert habitat there are so many to pick from. Students can draw a quail, cactus wren or hummingbird. We can complete one or two drawings...
Are you looking for something to do? Tweens and teens, drop in for some fun and excitement. Each week we focus on different art, crafts, games, or science. We listen to...
Come join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to...
After school program, registration required.
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a...
(ages 6 & up / 45 min) Meet some amazing birds of prey that are native to Arizona. Presenters from Liberty Wildlife will teach us about the history, habitat, preservation...
Narrated by George Takei, Incoming! explores asteroids, comets, and meteors. Viewers will embark on a dynamic journey and get an up close look at the advanced technologies that allow scientists to detect...
Using a unique technique, learn to create stunning space and galaxy-themed artwork. You'll learn how to use various brushing methods to create your own artwork to take home. Everyone will...
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. LEGO Club helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills.
Join us for MACH1’s Open Hours to explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! Explore our extensive collection of STEM games, robotics toys, circuitry kits, craft...
(ages 5 and up / 45 min) Use your infinite imagination to create and build with LEGOs. **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start...
(ages 5 and up / 45 min) Use your infinite imagination to create and build with LEGOs. **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start...
Join us for STEAM fun as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on activities. In honor of Dinovember we will investigate all things dinosaur! Every month STEAM Club...
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to create a machine that can solve a problem and maybe even save the world. This program will self-destruct in 60...
Ages 5 - 12 Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Kids will be given challenges like building a bridge or creating a castle, but...
Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Ages 3-12
Learn about potential and kinetic energy while playing with marshmallows! We will build two kinds of marshmallow launchers and test them.
Join MACH1 to learn how to use and program a variety of fun and educational robots! We'll put out Vex Robotics, Dash and Dot, Spheros, Ozobots, Artie 3000s and show you...
Interested in 3D printers? Want to try a drum set or the keyboard? Come hang out in the teen center to get creative, hang out, and have fun!
Come build with us! Families will be given a fun theme to create a LEGObuild. Teams must have at least one adult participating. Blocks for this event will be provided...
Join us weekly to sew your project! Enjoy an evening of sewing fun, no matter your experience level. Sewing machines and materials provided. Great for beginner or parents and children...
Join us for a hands-on make and take soldering project. You will make your own fun robot figure that lights up when you touch it's heart. This robot is a...
Take a stroll in the twilight as night-prowling creatures emerge to enjoy the cooler hours after dark. Bats expected! Meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center entrance. Bring water, flashlight...
Learn about the science, mythology, and history of the constellations through a laser-guided constellation talk, all under one the darkest night skies in the United States! Time: From 7 pm to 8...